Dietitian of Canada (2014) defined dietitians as highly qualified professionals educated in science, management, human development, and health of populations. The roles of dietitian are the “assessment of nutrition and nutritional conditions and the treatment and prevention of nutrition related disorders by nutritional means.” (College of Dietitian of Ontario, (CDO), 2014)
“Dietetic Practice includes activities for which members use food & nutrition-specific knowledge, skills and judgment while engaging in:
The assessment of nutrition related to health status and conditions for individuals and populations.
Identifying nutrition problems and assessing the nutritional status of patients in a clinical setting.
Developing diet plans …show more content…
Labs Bun slightly elevated, creatinine slightly decreased, magnesium decreased and calcium slightly decreased.
What is Crohn’s disease?
Crohn's disease is one of two disorders that cause an inflammatory process in the intestines. It usually occurs in the ileum but can affect any part of the digestive tract (Crohn's & Colitis Canada, 2014). The inflammatory process leads to a breakdown in all layers of the intestinal wall in a non-continuous fashion. Certain foods, types of infections and cigarette smoking are known to affect Crohn's disease (Crohn's & Colitis Canada, 2014). Because of the lack of normal tissue or surface area in the small bowel, or inadequate dietary intake, the person with Crohn's disease is at risk for nutritional …show more content…
Cardinal will slowly introduce foods back into her diet. Small portions of foods will be added daily, if foods are tolerated within a 24 hr period, it will be added to her diet. Additional foods will be implemented using this system.
As dietitians we would place Mrs. C on a Liquid and low-fiber diet as this may help during periods of exacerbation and to prevent bowel obstruction. Eating bland, low-fat foods may also help reduce gastrointestinal symptoms, this includes cramping and increased gas production Supplementation of essential vitamins and minerals is essential if these nutrients are found to be deficient.
PATIENT TEACHING
Encourage patient to chew foods into a mashed potato consistency
Encourage Patient to drink at least 6-8 cups of fluids per day this includes: coffee, tea, water. Increase in fluids assist in reducing dehydration and constipation.
Provide patient with a list of foods to avoid these include:
FOODS TO AVOID
Most raw fruits and vegetables
• potato skins
• popcorn
• whole
“Dietetic Practice includes activities for which members use food & nutrition-specific knowledge, skills and judgment while engaging in:
The assessment of nutrition related to health status and conditions for individuals and populations.
Identifying nutrition problems and assessing the nutritional status of patients in a clinical setting.
Developing diet plans …show more content…
Labs Bun slightly elevated, creatinine slightly decreased, magnesium decreased and calcium slightly decreased.
What is Crohn’s disease?
Crohn's disease is one of two disorders that cause an inflammatory process in the intestines. It usually occurs in the ileum but can affect any part of the digestive tract (Crohn's & Colitis Canada, 2014). The inflammatory process leads to a breakdown in all layers of the intestinal wall in a non-continuous fashion. Certain foods, types of infections and cigarette smoking are known to affect Crohn's disease (Crohn's & Colitis Canada, 2014). Because of the lack of normal tissue or surface area in the small bowel, or inadequate dietary intake, the person with Crohn's disease is at risk for nutritional …show more content…
Cardinal will slowly introduce foods back into her diet. Small portions of foods will be added daily, if foods are tolerated within a 24 hr period, it will be added to her diet. Additional foods will be implemented using this system.
As dietitians we would place Mrs. C on a Liquid and low-fiber diet as this may help during periods of exacerbation and to prevent bowel obstruction. Eating bland, low-fat foods may also help reduce gastrointestinal symptoms, this includes cramping and increased gas production Supplementation of essential vitamins and minerals is essential if these nutrients are found to be deficient.
PATIENT TEACHING
Encourage patient to chew foods into a mashed potato consistency
Encourage Patient to drink at least 6-8 cups of fluids per day this includes: coffee, tea, water. Increase in fluids assist in reducing dehydration and constipation.
Provide patient with a list of foods to avoid these include:
FOODS TO AVOID
Most raw fruits and vegetables
• potato skins
• popcorn
• whole